I think everyone should own a tent. Why? Because not owning a tent is like a jail sentence that keeps you confined to the indoors. Not having a tent means you can’t pick up and go camping whenever inspiration or the opportunity strikes. Not having a tent = missing out on falling asleep to the sound of crickets or a babbling brook and waking up to the sunrise and a beautiful

Your iPhone is your most important travel tool. Whether it’s figuring out where you’re going on a map, getting a ride through a ride sharing app, translating a sentence into another language, or most importantly, sharing your travel photos on social media, your iPhone comes in handy every step of the way. But unfortunately, these several hundred dollar, fragile, slip-right-out-of-your-hand, constantly dying devices usually don’t mix well with life on

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When you write a checklist of the items you need for your next camping trip, chances are a sleeping bag is at or near the very top of that list. A sleeping bag is vital for comfort and safety, and getting into one at the end of a long day in the wild just feels so good. But not just any sleeping bag will do. You need to find the

Camping is always a good time. But when you add in someone special to share your sleeping bag with, camping gets a whole lot better. While there are tons of single person sleeping bags suited for backpacking (hiking to your campsite) and car camping (driving up to your campsite), there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to finding the best 2 person sleeping bags. So to help you stay

Finding the right hiking boot for your next outdoor adventure isn’t easy. There are a lot of options (and I mean a lot). That’s why I’ve narrowed down the field to 6 of the best hiking boots and 4 of the best hiking shoes for men that are ideal for your next hike, camping trip or weekend trip into the backcountry. On the list below you’ll find a mix or

Cologne is one of the last things I though I’d write about on this site. Why? Because I really don’t like cologne. I’m all for smelling good, but I’ve never found a cologne I liked, or one that didn’t stink up the whole room with just one spray. Plus, cologne is annoying to travel with. You can’t bring the bottle you keep in your bathroom at home with you on